Carolina Blue spent $4.5M on independent expenditures in the 2020 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2020). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 100% ended up on the winning side ($4.5M won, $0 lost).
Outside spending
$4.5M
On the winning side
100%
$4.5M
On the losing side
$0
Supporting vs attacking
100% / 0%
$4.5M for, $0 against
Google says Carolina Blue also spent $118K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (3% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Where the money went
Biggest targets, with whether each one paid off.
✓ Backed the winner or attacked the loser ✗ Backed the loser or attacked the winner Result not matched
| Candidate | Race | Spending | Amount | Paid off? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Cunningham | North Carolina Senate (primary) | Supporting | $4.5M | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Carolina Blue spend in 2020, and did it win?
- Carolina Blue spent $4.5M on independent expenditures in the 2020 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2020). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 100% ended up on the winning side ($4.5M won, $0 lost).
- Which candidates did Carolina Blue spend the most on in 2020?
- for Cal Cunningham (North Carolina Senate, $4.5M, won).